Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 4081:2001 THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LIQUID AND LIQUEFIED POLYFUNCTIONAL ISOCYANATES
4 -  PREFACE
6 -  CONTENTS
8 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 -  1.1 SCOPE
8 -  1.2 APPLICATION
8 -  1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 -  1.4 DEFINITIONS
9 -  1.4.1 Access
9 -  1.4.2 ADG Code
9 -  1.4.3 Articulated loading arm
9 -  1.4.4 Authority
9 -  1.4.5 Boundary
9 -  1.4.6 Bulk
9 -  1.4.7 Bund
9 -  1.4.8 Combustible liquid
9 -  1.4.9 Combustible materials
10 -  1.4.10 Compound
10 -  1.4.11 Confined space
10 -  1.4.12 Connector
10 -  1.4.13 Container
10 -  1.4.14 Dangerous goods
10 -  1.4.15 Decant
10 -  1.4.16 Drum
10 -  1.4.17 Dwelling
10 -  1.4.18 Exposure standard
11 -  1.4.19 Fire point
11 -  1.4.20 Fire resistance level (FRL)/fire resistance rating (FRR)
11 -  1.4.21 Fire wall
11 -  1.4.22 Flash point
11 -  1.4.23 Hazardous area
11 -  1.4.24 Hazardous substance
11 -  1.4.25 Hot work
12 -  1.4.26 Ignition source
12 -  1.4.27 Incompatible
12 -  1.4.28 Installation
12 -  1.4.29 Intermediate bulk container (IBC)
12 -  1.4.30 Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
12 -  1.4.31 May
12 -  1.4.32 Non-combustible
13 -  1.4.33 On-site facility
13 -  1.4.34 Package
13 -  1.4.35 Packaged dangerous goods
13 -  1.4.36 Packaging
13 -  1.4.37 Packing Group (PG)
13 -  1.4.38 Polyfunctional isocyanate (PFI)
13 -  1.4.39 Port area
13 -  1.4.40 Positive pressure breathing apparatus
13 -  1.4.41 Primary (onshore) bulk storage installation
14 -  1.4.42 Protected place
14 -  1.4.43 Purge gas
14 -  1.4.44 Restricted area
14 -  1.4.45 Separation
14 -  1.4.46 Shall
14 -  1.4.47 Should
14 -  1.4.48 Supplier
14 -  1.4.49 Tank
14 -  1.4.50 Tanker
14 -  1.4.51 Transfer point
15 -  1.4.52 Transport tank
15 -  1.4.53 UN Number
15 -  1.4.54 Vapour barrier
15 -  1.4.55 Work permit
15 -  1.5 PACKAGING
15 -  1.6 MARKING (LABELLING)
15 -  1.7 SECURITY OF STORAGE AREAS
16 -  SECTION 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF PACKAGES
16 -  2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
16 -  2.2 LOCATION OF STORE
16 -  2.2.1 General
16 -  2.2.2 Measurement of separation distances
16 -  2.3 USE OF FIRE WALLS AND VAPOUR BARRIERS
16 -  2.3.1 Conditions of use
16 -  2.3.2 Construction of fire walls
17 -  2.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGE STORES
17 -  2.5 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS FOR FILLING AND EMPTYING PACKAGES
17 -  2.5.1 Filling equipment
17 -  2.5.2 Ventilation system
18 -  2.6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
18 -  2.6.1 General
18 -  2.6.2 Opening of packages
18 -  2.6.3 Housekeeping procedures
20 -  SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIMARY BULK STORAGE INSTALLATIONS
20 -  3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
20 -  3.2 BULK STORAGE SYSTEMS
20 -  3.2.1 General requirements
20 -  3.2.2 Tank design and construction
21 -  3.2.3 Pipework
21 -  3.2.4 Control of emissions
21 -  3.2.5 Vacuum relief system
22 -  3.3 LOCATION AND SEPARATION OF TANKS
22 -  3.3.1 Separation
22 -  3.3.2 Distances between tanks
23 -  3.4 BUNDS AND COMPOUNDS
23 -  3.4.1 General
23 -  3.4.2 Design and construction
24 -  3.4.3 Compound drainage
25 -  3.5 TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY BULK STORAGE TO TRANSPORT TANKS OR TANKERS
25 -  3.5.1 Pumps
26 -  3.5.2 Provision for emergency stop or shutdown
26 -  3.5.3 Control of vapour emissions
26 -  3.5.4 Pipework
26 -  3.5.5 Purging of loading hose
26 -  3.5.6 Transfer points
27 -  3.5.7 Transfer connections
29 -  SECTION 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING INSTALLATIONS
29 -  4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
29 -  4.2 BULK STORAGE SYSTEMS
29 -  4.2.1 General
29 -  4.2.2 Tanks
30 -  4.2.3 Pipework
30 -  4.3 TANK OVERFLOW COLLECTION SYSTEM
30 -  4.3.1 Pipework
30 -  4.3.2 Overflow tanks
30 -  4.4 CONTROL OF VAPOUR EMISSIONS
31 -  4.5 VACUUM RELIEF SYSTEM
31 -  4.6 PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM
32 -  SECTION 5 OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL SAFETY
32 -  5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
32 -  5.2 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
32 -  5.2.1 Operating procedures
32 -  5.2.2 Control of entry
32 -  5.2.3 Clear access
32 -  5.2.4 Lighting
32 -  5.3 CONTROL OF EXPOSURE
32 -  5.3.1 Control strategies
33 -  5.3.2 Isolation of processes
33 -  5.3.3 Engineering controls
33 -  5.3.4 Safe work practices
33 -  5.3.5 Provision of safety information
33 -  5.4 PERSONNEL SAFETY
33 -  5.4.1 Medical examination
33 -  5.4.2 Health considerations
34 -  5.4.3 Personal hygiene
34 -  5.5 PERSONNEL TRAINING
34 -  5.5.1 Job knowledge
34 -  5.5.2 Training
34 -  5.5.3 Contractors
34 -  5.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
34 -  5.6.1 General
35 -  5.6.2 Types of personal protective equipment
35 -  5.6.3 Care and maintenance of personal protective equipment
35 -  5.7 SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH
35 -  5.8 FIRST AID
36 -  5.9 PLACARDING
36 -  5.9.1 Placarding of stores
36 -  5.9.2 Safety information
36 -  5.10 HOUSEKEEPING
36 -  5.10.1 Site upkeep
37 -  5.11 INSPECTION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
37 -  5.12 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK
37 -  5.12.1 General
37 -  5.12.2 Safety devices
37 -  5.12.3 Routine work
37 -  5.12.4 Work permit
37 -  5.12.5 Preparation of work site
38 -  5.12.6 Completion of work and commissioning
38 -  5.12.7 Hot work
38 -  5.12.8 Work inside a confined space
39 -  SECTION 6 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
39 -  6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
39 -  6.2 PLANNING FOR EMERGENCIES
39 -  6.2.1 Considerations when designing premises
39 -  6.2.2 Emergency plan
41 -  6.3 MANIFEST
41 -  6.4 PLACARDING
41 -  6.5 MANAGEMENT OF LEAKS AND SPILLS
41 -  6.5.1 General
41 -  6.5.2 Clean-up materials and equipment
41 -  6.5.3 Actions for dealing with leaks and spills
43 -  SECTION 7 FIRE PROECTION
43 -  7.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
43 -  7.2 FIRE HAZARDS
43 -  7.3 FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES
43 -  7.3.1 General
43 -  7.3.2 Design
44 -  7.3.3 Heat protection
44 -  7.3.4 Compatibility
44 -  7.3.5 Location
45 -  7.3.6 Weather protection
45 -  7.3.7 Labelling of firefighting equipment
45 -  7.3.8 Fixed fire protection and detection systems
45 -  7.3.9 Fire alarm systems
46 -  7.3.10 Change of flash point or quantity
46 -  7.4 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
46 -  7.4.1 General
46 -  7.4.2 Special risks
46 -  7.4.3 Maintenance
46 -  7.4.4 Type and rating of fire extinguishers
47 -  7.4.5 Limitations
47 -  7.5 HOSE REELS
47 -  7.6 FIRE HYDRANTS
48 -  7.7 MONITORS
48 -  7.8 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
48 -  7.9 PIPING AND PUMPING SYSTEMS
48 -  7.9.1 Boost provision
49 -  7.9.2 Fire pumps
49 -  7.9.3 Spare parts
49 -  7.9.4 Instructions
49 -  7.9.5 System plans
49 -  7.9.6 Strainers
49 -  7.9.7 Identification of pipes and equipment
50 -  7.10 WATER SUPPLY
50 -  7.11 FIRE WATER RETENTION
50 -  7.12 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
50 -  7.12.1 Package stores
50 -  7.12.2 Indoor storage cabinets
51 -  SECTION 8 WASTE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
51 -  8.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
51 -  8.2 STORAGE OF WASTES
51 -  8.3 WASTE MANAGEMENT
51 -  8.4 PRE-DISPOSAL TREATMENT
51 -  8.4.1 Pre-disposal treatment of PFIs
51 -  8.4.2 Pre-disposal treatment of contents of leaking packages
52 -  8.4.3 Pre-disposal treatment of packagings
52 -  8.5 METHODS OF DISPOSAL
53 -  APPENDIX A - EXAMPLES OF COMMON POLYFUNCTIONAL ISOCYANATES
54 -  APPENDIX B - HEALTH HAZARDS OF POLYFUNCTIONAL ISOCYANATES
54 -  B1 GENERAL
54 -  B2 HEALTH HAZARDS
54 -  B2.1 Breathing of vapour, aerosols or dusts
54 -  B2.2 Contact with eyes
55 -  B2.3 Contact with skin
55 -  B2.4 Ingestion
55 -  B3 HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
55 -  B3.1 Reaction with water
55 -  B3.2 Fire
55 -  B3.3 Reaction with alkaline substances
55 -  B3.4 Reaction with rubber and plastics
55 -  B3.5 Reaction with metals
56 -  APPENDIX C - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
59 -  APPENDIX D - FILLING AND EMPTYING OF PACKAGES
59 -  D1 FILLING OF PACKAGES
59 -  D2 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS FOR EMPTYING PACKAGES
59 -  D2.1 Emptying by drum pump
59 -  D2.2 Pressure equalization of packages
59 -  D2.3 Emptying by decanting
59 -  D2.4 Disposal of empty packages
60 -  D3 PROCEDURE FOR EMPTYING PACKAGES
60 -  D3.1 Receipt of packages
60 -  D3.2 Items to be confirmed prior to emptying
60 -  D3.3 Procedure for emptying packages
60 -  D3.4 Leaking packages
60 -  D4 DEALING WITH SOIDIFIED OR FROZEN PFI IN DRUMS
60 -  D4.1 Detecting solidification
61 -  D4.2 Remedial action
62 -  APPENDIX E - TRANSFER OPERATIONS FOR PRIMARY BULK STORAGE
62 -  E1 GENERAL
62 -  E2 PRE-TRANSFER PROCEDURE
63 -  E3 TRANSFER PROCEDURE
63 -  E4 POST-TRANSFER PROCEDURE
63 -  E5 CLEARING TRANSFER HOSES OF PFI
64 -  APPENDIX F - VAPOUR SCRUBBING SOLUTION
65 -  APPENDIX G - FORM FOR VISITORS AND CONTRACTORS
66 -  APPENDIX H - MEDICAL EXAMINATION
66 -  H1 GENERAL
66 -  H2 MEDICAL EXAMINATION
66 -  H3 FREQUENCY OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
66 -  H4 INITIAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION
66 -  H5 SUBSEQUENT AND PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS
67 -  APPENDIX I - EXAMPLE OF MEDICAL FORM
68 -  APPENDIX J - FIRST AID
68 -  J1 FIRST AID
68 -  J2 PERSONAL DECONTAMINATION
69 -  APPENDIX K - BIBLIOGRAPHY OF DOCUMENTS PROVIDING GUIDELINES ON THE PREPARATION OF EMERGENCY PLANS
70 -  APPENDIX L - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES
71 -  APPENDIX M - DECONTAMINATION
71 -  M1 DECONTAMINATION OF SPILLAGES
71 -  M1.1 Procedure for decontamination
71 -  M1.2 Decontaminants for PFIs
72 -  M2 DECONTAMINATION OF A PACKAGING

Abstract

Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of polyfunctional isocyanates (PFIs). Advice is given on installation design, operations, personnel safety and waste disposal. Guidance on fire protection and emergency procedures is also provided.

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of liquid and liquefied polyfunctional isocyanates (PFIs) (as defined in Clause 1.4.38), in packages, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and bulk. It applies to PFIs that are dangerous goods, as well as to PFIs that are not classified as dangerous goods.
NOTES:
1 Appendix A provides examples of common PFIs and the various designations that are applied to them.
2 Appendix B outlines the hazards of PFIs.
3 PFIs are usually imported in bulk and may be packaged into smaller quantities for use by processors. PFIs are also imported as packages, usually with a nominal capacity of 205 L, but smaller packages are available.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH-009
Supersedes	DR 00261 AS 4081-1993